the sea urchin
After his schizophrenic brother’s demise, Meer discovers a secret which bestows him with existential dread but also allows him to embark on a journey of self-discovery. While in mourning, he strikes an unlikely friendship with Abha, a deaf woman who deals with baggage from her past.
The project was part of the MUNICH FILM UP & POP-UP FILM RESIDENCY with took place in Paris over 3 weeks (Feb-March 2023) with mentorship from PHILIPPE BARRIÈRE and support from MATTHIEU DARRAS, IZA IGEL, ELENA DIESBACH and participants of the residency.
Previously it was presented at the B3 HESSEN LAB in Oct, 2022 and received supported from SEBASTIAN STOBBE.
Feature Film In-Development.
Duration – 100 min
Language – Bengali, Bangal, Boro, ASL/BSL, English
Filming Locations – Calcutta, India & Bangladesh
Genre – Drama, Coming of Age with elements of Mystery
Note on Intention
The origin of this film and Meer, comes from my deepest fears – of being a person whose existence is upheld by definitions, that too defined by others. This is the case for many people who have grown up in a tight knit family or community and are made to believe in a comfort that has been decided for them, either by their parents, society, peers or everyone else. The struggle to find one’s own identity and navigate ones own desire, becomes a very tedious chore when you don’t know have the means to form or pursue an ‘individuality’.
Full Treatment available upon request.
FAREWELL
Afan, is nervous about meeting Victoria, his deceased lover’s mum. Along with his carer Kush, they take a trip together to meet Victoria in Dover, before Kush has to take a flight to India for his wedding with someone he doesn’t know. During the day’s journey, both men rediscover the nature of their friendship.
Short Film In-Development, going in production in July 2023
Producer- KINNIE HU
Director of Photography – JIALIN WANG
Duration – 15 min
Language – English, Hindi
Genre – Coming of Age
Filming Locations – Dover, UK and London
Note on Intention
Men, especially brown men have been a victim of the hyper-normative macho image on mainstream patriarchal media, however my lived experiences of knowing men who are unlike that makes me want to tell this story. I am passionate about telling fictional accounts of minority communities and normalising their marginalised identities. I am curious to explore the themes through the lens of South Asian culture.
THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDE BETWEEN OUR CHARACTERS ISN’T A STRETCH BUT THERE ARE SUCH POIGNANT THEMES TO EXPLORE WITHIN THAT STRETCH.
Script available upon request.
FAREWELL
Afan, is nervous about meeting Victoria, his deceased lover’s mum. Along with his carer Kush, they take a trip together to meet Victoria in Dover, before Kush has to take a flight to India for his wedding with someone he doesn’t know. During the day’s journey, both men rediscover the nature of their friendship.
Short Film In-Development, going in production in July 2023
Producer- KINNIE HU
Director of Photography – JIALIN WANG
Duration – 15 min
Language – English, Hindi
Genre – Coming of Age
Filming Locations – Dover, UK and London
Note on Intention
Men, especially brown men have been a victim of the hyper-normative macho image on mainstream patriarchal media, however my lived experiences of knowing men who are unlike that makes me want to tell this story. I am passionate about telling fictional accounts of minority communities and normalising their marginalised identities. I am curious to explore the themes through the lens of South Asian culture.
THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDE BETWEEN OUR CHARACTERS ISN’T A STRETCH BUT THERE ARE SUCH POIGNANT THEMES TO EXPLORE WITHIN THAT STRETCH.
Script available upon request.